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Gilson retiring from United Way, now seeking role on Woodstock council
“I am a passionate community champion who has proudly called Woodstock home since 1991. My husband Jeff and I moved here when I accepted the role of manager for the Downtown Woodstock BIA, and we’ve never looked back.”
‘Unwavering dedication to serving our community’: Outstanding Northumberland citizens honoured
From veteran volunteers and those who go above-and-beyond in the name of community, to an outstanding youth who answers the call for duty, there is no shortage of extraordinary residents in Northumberland.
Cobourg Police Service Board names new deputy chief
Touted as “a proven policing leader,” the Cobourg Police Service Board officially announced Wednesday (Oct. 7) it has selected superintendent Tina Maier as the next deputy chief of Cobourg Police Service.
Gilson retiring from United Way, now seeking role on Woodstock council
“I am a passionate community champion who has proudly called Woodstock home since 1991. My husband Jeff and I moved here when I accepted the role of manager for the Downtown Woodstock BIA, and we’ve never looked back.”
‘Unwavering dedication to serving our community’: Outstanding Northumberland citizens honoured
From veteran volunteers and those who go above-and-beyond in the name of community, to an outstanding youth who answers the call for duty, there is no shortage of extraordinary residents in Northumberland.
Cobourg Police Service Board names new deputy chief
Touted as “a proven policing leader,” the Cobourg Police Service Board officially announced Wednesday (Oct. 7) it has selected superintendent Tina Maier as the next deputy chief of Cobourg Police Service.
Gilson retiring from United Way, now seeking role on Woodstock council
“I am a passionate community champion who has proudly called Woodstock home since 1991. My husband Jeff and I moved here when I accepted the role of manager for the Downtown Woodstock BIA, and we’ve never looked back.”
‘Unwavering dedication to serving our community’: Outstanding Northumberland citizens honoured
From veteran volunteers and those who go above-and-beyond in the name of community, to an outstanding youth who answers the call for duty, there is no shortage of extraordinary residents in Northumberland.
Cobourg Police Service Board names new deputy chief
Touted as “a proven policing leader,” the Cobourg Police Service Board officially announced Wednesday (Oct. 7) it has selected superintendent Tina Maier as the next deputy chief of Cobourg Police Service.
Gilson retiring from United Way, now seeking role on Woodstock council
“I am a passionate community champion who has proudly called Woodstock home since 1991. My husband Jeff and I moved here when I accepted the role of manager for the Downtown Woodstock BIA, and we’ve never looked back.”
‘Unwavering dedication to serving our community’: Outstanding Northumberland citizens honoured
From veteran volunteers and those who go above-and-beyond in the name of community, to an outstanding youth who answers the call for duty, there is no shortage of extraordinary residents in Northumberland.
Cobourg Police Service Board names new deputy chief
Touted as “a proven policing leader,” the Cobourg Police Service Board officially announced Wednesday (Oct. 7) it has selected superintendent Tina Maier as the next deputy chief of Cobourg Police Service.
U16 Warriors earn a split to start the season
The Stratford U16 AA Warriors kicked off their ALLIANCE regular-season schedule with a split outcome last weekend.
Council candidates: Taylor Briscoe
I'm Taylor Briscoe, a mom of three, assistant director of public affairs for the Salvation Army, and founder of ComplyGov, a civic tech company that makes government more transparent and accessible.
12 questions, 5 mayoral candidates
On Oct. 26, Stratford citizens will pick the city’s next council. Last Tuesday, 20 days before election night, the Stratford & District Chamber of Commerce hosted the mayoral and councillor candidates for a special evening where residents could meet with them face to face and hear what they have to say about Stratford’s future.
Local trustee candidates make their case to St. Marys-area voters
As voters prepare to cast their ballots in the Oct. 26 municipal election, four candidates are seeking to represent St. Marys and surrounding communities at two local school-board tables.
‘VIA Rail is never on time’: Nater presses rail service over chronic Stratford, St. Marys delays
By Galen Simmons For passengers relying on VIA Rail to travel between Stratford, St. Marys and Toronto this summer, arriving late wasn’t the exception. It was essentially the rule. Perth-Wellington MP John Nater is calling on VIA Rail Canada to address what he describes as an “unacceptable” level of service on the Toronto-Sarnia route after data showed trains serving Stratford and St. Marys were consistently delayed throughout the summer. In a Sept. 10 letter to VIA Rail inte
Celebrate local talent: Local Author Book Fair and Vendor Market set for Sept. 19 at the Legion
Anyone who loves books and shopping should look no further than the St. Marys Legion on Saturday, Sept. 19, where local vendors and writers will be available to chat at the Local Author Book Fair & Vendor Market.
Gilson retiring from United Way, now seeking role on Woodstock council
“I am a passionate community champion who has proudly called Woodstock home since 1991. My husband Jeff and I moved here when I accepted the role of manager for the Downtown Woodstock BIA, and we’ve never looked back.”
Woodstock City Council grapples with E-scooter regulation
Woodstock’s e-scooter climate won’t be changing at any time in the near future, despite the mode of transportation being illegal. Any decision on whether to implement a by-law in the city will fall on the next council following the Oct. 26 municipal election.
Construction continues on permanent HART Hub in downtown Woodstock
As work on the permanent HART Hub site at the former Woodstock PUC building continues, treatment for those facing addiction continues at the temporary Wellness Centre at 369 Huron Street.
Where Music Lives: Visiting artist Lisa Golem at the Goderich Co-op Gallery
The Goderich Co-op Gallery is pleased to welcome Lisa Golem as its visiting artist for October. Golem is a member of the gallery and lives in the Goderich area.
ACW Mayor Candidate: Evan Hickey
ACW is home for Evan Hickey, and with deep family roots in the area, he wants to make sure it remains a great place to live, work, raise a family and build a future.
Hickey is seeking the role of mayor on ACW Council.
ACW Council Candidate: Tony McQuail
Having lived in ACW since he was 18 years old, Tony McQuail came to Canada as a war resister to the Vietnam War.
New Hamburg Board of Trade celebrates 75 years of community service
The New Hamburg Board of Trade celebrated its 75th anniversary last weekend with a 1950s-themed party at KLT Plaza in downtown New Hamburg.
Multiple vehicles entered overnight in Tavistock recently
The Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received numerous reports of thefts from motor vehicles overnight on Sept. 30.
‘Biggest issue facing Wilmot is financial and organizational chaos’: Clive Woolner running for mayor
Clive Woolner is seeking the opportunity to become mayor of Wilmot, he says, to address financial issues, implement solutions to reduce high staff turnover and improve communication.
FARMS President Robert Shuh encouraged with progress around SAWP
The wheels of government action may grind slowly.
But Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services (FARMS) President Robert Shuh believes they are grinding in the right direction.
The Chill Spot: A New Space Dedicated to Migrant Farm Workers
A new space has opened in Downtown Simcoe, the aptly named Chill Spot. As assumed by the name, this new location offers a space for foreign farm forkers to relax, hangout with one another, and receive support when visiting Downtown Simcoe.
“Nature is feeding us”: market garden farm’s diversity practices includes permaculture principles
Branching Path Farm grows such a diversity of food, they even have a goji berry bush that is descended from a slip taken from Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow’s garden.
Gratitude for the local farm community highlights Brant County Federation of Agriculture’s 85th anniversary celebration
The 85th anniversary of the Brant County Federation of Agriculture provided an evening of community, conviviality with good food on March 7.
“Farming forms our foundation” says farmer, co-founder of popular Paris brewery
Paris has long had the Paris Fair, but a seventh-generation local family created a new agriculture-themed landmark for this town.
“New Beginnings” is the theme for the Burford Agricultural Society board
One of the most significant “New Beginnings” for the Burford Agricultural Society (BAS) is the change of dates for the Burford Fair.
Giant Tiger opening planned for the spring
Giant Tiger announced on Oct. 1 that it will open a new location at the Norfolk Mall.
Packed house for all-candidates forum
More than 300 people packed the Lion’s Auditorium at the Tillsonburg Community Centre for the all-candidates night ahead of the upcoming municipal election.
Beepa celebrating its third birthday
Beepa, the province’s fire safety mascot, is celebrating its third birthday.
A League of Their Own…. at Green Lane
For the members of the Brant Senior Slo Pitch Group, age really is just a number, although their bodies may remind them otherwise the morning after a game.
Every Wednesday from early May through late September, a group of about 28 players gathers at Green Lane Sports Complex in Paris for 90 minutes of slo-pitch, friendly banter and plenty of laughs.
Holy Family students step into local wartime history at Paris Legion
For students from Holy Family School, history moved beyond the pages of a textbook last Thursday as wartime toys, homemade cosmetics, hospital equipment and even something as ordinary as milkweed offered a glimpse into what life was like for families in their own community generations ago.
New Central Library Site Revealed in Paris
After months of discussion over the future of library services in Paris, the location of the proposed new Central Branch Library has finally been revealed.
The County of Brant Public Library announced the new facility is planned for 199 Grand River St. N., a 3.7-acre property near the entrance to downtown Paris that was recently acquired by the County of Brant with council's approval.
This Thanksgiving, give thanks for democracy
I’ve always believed that Thanksgiving is a particularly special day.
In Canada we celebrate occasions stemming from traditions that have shifted over generations. Some are born from religious practices, some are secular, and some stray so far from one origin that they become something new entirely. Thanksgiving, I think, has become a holiday that is truly unique.
Past experience emphasized by South Huron mayoral candidates
Asked to talk about the future of South Huron, the three candidates running for mayor in the upcoming municipal election didn’t mind digging into the past to bolster their case for being the voters’ choice.
Maureen Cole, George Finch, and Ted Oke participated in the candidates meeting Sept. 30 organized by the Huron Chamber of Commerce.
Two candidates vying for Usborne Ward position
For the first time in three elections there is a contest for the Usborne ward seat on South Huron municipal council.
Ted Oke was acclaimed to the position in the 2018 and 2022 elections. This time Oke is running for mayor against the current mayor, George Finch, and a previous mayor, Maureen Cole, leaving the Usborne spot open.
Concerned Citizens Coalition of Norfolk interviews five Norfolk mayoral candidates
The Concerned Citizens Coalition of Norfolk (CCCNC) recently did a deep-dive series of interviews with Norfolk County’s mayoral candidates.
Detailed, full results of five interviews (two candidates who were invited did not participate) can be found on their website at norfolkconcernedcitizens.my.canva.site (You might not find it with an internet search, but copy and paste the address into your brower’s URL and that will take you to the site).
Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice moves forward
It took seven years, from their first steps to officially breaking ground, for the Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice to reach the ‘construction-ready’ phase for The Williamson House palliative care centre.
Shovels in the ground
After years of planning, fundraising and community support, Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice (NHCH) officially ‘broke ground’ Sept. 23 on the site of the future Williamson House hospice palliative care centre.
Farming has been in new Grape King’s blood since day 1
In a year that’s been full of difficult surprises for local farmers, from economic uncertainty and wild weather, one Niagara-on-the-Lake grape grower last month received a most welcome surprise.
Grape growers get a jolt of positivity from Pinball
In a room full of people who had homes flooded and crops on the verge of ruin thanks to a series of summer storms, it was perhaps no better time to have a Pinball pep talk.
An ‘incredible opportunity’: Niagara West MPP becomes provincial ag minister
The Province’s newest agriculture minister may have grown up in a farm family in one of the most fertile parts of Ontario, but Sam Oosterhoff said he’s not taking anything for granted.
‘Unwavering dedication to serving our community’: Outstanding Northumberland citizens honoured
From veteran volunteers and those who go above-and-beyond in the name of community, to an outstanding youth who answers the call for duty, there is no shortage of extraordinary residents in Northumberland.
Cobourg Police Service Board names new deputy chief
Touted as “a proven policing leader,” the Cobourg Police Service Board officially announced Wednesday (Oct. 7) it has selected superintendent Tina Maier as the next deputy chief of Cobourg Police Service.
OPP warns public about cellphone service provider fraud
OPP officers across the province are currently investigating multiple cases of cellphone service provider fraud and are reminding the public to remain cautious of unsolicited phone calls.
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